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		<font color="#000080">Independent Students New to Concordia</font></strong></font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
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        		Independent Students New to Concordia &mdash; If you wish to open a file as an undergraduate Independent student at Concordia, you must complete an 
		<a target="_blank" href="https://sims.concordia.ca/independent/">Independent Student Application form</a> online.</font><ul>
			<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Completed online form must include all relevant supporting immigration status documents. 
			(see below)<br />
&nbsp;</font></li>
			<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">There is a <b>$15</b> (subject to change) processing fee payable by debit card (Interac) or money order.</font></li>
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		Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents:</strong></font></p>
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        <b>You Must Provide&#8230;</b></font></p>
		<p><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">The completed 
		application form, along with the documents outlined below. These must 
			be submitted at least <font color="#FF0000"><b>three working days</b></font> before you expect to 
			register for classes. You must also create a NetName on
		<a target="_blank" href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia.ca</a> portal in order 
			to register for courses on the Web Registration System.</font></p>
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			<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><b>Proof of being over 21 
			years of age</b></font><ul style="font-family: Arial,verdana; font-size: 10pt" type="disc">
				<li><i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">As of April 1 for Summer 
			Session</font></i></li>
				<li><i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">As of August 1 for the Fall 
			Session</font></i></li>
				<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><i>As of December 1 for Winter 
			Session</i><b><br />&nbsp;</b></font></li>
			</ul><b><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">OR&nbsp; Proof of meeting 
			minimum academic requirements for entry to the University<br />&nbsp;</font></b></li>
			<li><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><b>Proof of status in Canada.</b><br />
			<br /><b>Acceptable documents are:</b></font><ul style="font-family: Arial,verdana; font-size: 10pt" type="disc">
				<li><i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Canadian Birth Certificate</font></i></li>
				<li><i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Canadian Citizenship Card 
				(both sides)</font></i></li>
				<li><i><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Permanent Resident Card (both 
				sides) or IMM 5292</font></i></li>
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		International Students applying for Independent Status:</strong></font></p>
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		Residing in Quebec</b></font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
        International students<b> </b>residing in Quebec<b> </b>must be academically qualified for University entrance and 
		therefore must have their documents assessed by an admissions counsellor.
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		It may take up to <font color="#FF0000"><b>ten working days</b></font> to process the request.
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		International students may need to obtain a CAQ and Study Permit in 
		order to study legally in Canada.</font></p>
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		Residing outside of Quebec</b></font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
		International independent student 
		status is <b>not intended</b> for foreigners applying from abroad since this 
		status may not enable them to obtain the required Study Permit and CAQ 
		to study in Canada.</font></p>
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		<font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><b>You Must Provide&#8230;</b></font></p>
		<p><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">The application form along with the documents outlined below. These must 
			be submitted at least <font color="#FF0000"><b>ten working days</b></font> before you expect to register 
			for classes. You must also create a NetName on
		<a target="_blank" href="https://www.myconcordia.ca/">MyConcordia.ca</a> 
			portal in order to register for courses on the Web Registration 
			System.</font></p>
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			<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,verdana">
			<font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">The appropriate certificates 
			(diploma), graduation examination results and high school 
			transcripts recognized as suitable qualifications for application 
			(see 
			<a href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/Indepen/general.html">General Admission Requirements</a>). 
			Applicants must submit the original documents in the original 
			language and a certified translation in English or French to an 
			Interviewer in the Birks Student Service Centre (LB-185).
<br />&nbsp;</font></li>
			<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,verdana">
			<font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2">Proof of identity and 
			immigration status &#8211; Passport and Convention refugee documents (if 
			applicable).<br />&nbsp;</font></li>
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		<font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700">Currently an 
		International Independent Student</font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
		Current International Independent Students who require a renewal letter must submit an
		<a target="_blank" href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/dev/Indepen/form24.pdf">Independent Student Request Form</a> either in person at the 
		<a target="_blank" href="http://registrar.concordia.ca/SSC/">Birks Student Service Centre</a> (LB 185) or by email at
		<a href="mailto:irene.grigoropoulos@concordia.ca">irene.grigoropoulos@concordia.ca</a>.</font></p>
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		Permanent Code Requirement from the Quebec Ministry of Education</strong></font><font face="arial, verdana, helvetica" size="2"><br />
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        If you are registered at Concordia University, you will require a 
		permanent code, which is assigned by the Quebec Ministry of Education, 
		Leisure and Sport (MELS).<br />
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        Detailed information on the permanent code requirement is available on 
		the Concordia University web site:
		<a target="_blank" href="../">permanentcode.concordia.ca</a><br />
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		<b>If you do not submit the required information you will be billed a 
		Permanent Code surcharge. </b>
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        The Quebec Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sport (MELS) requires Universities to collect 
		an additional premium per credit 
		from Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents who do not qualify as 
		Quebec residents 
		<b>under MELS definitions</b>.<br />
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		Information about these categories and the Provincial Residency 
		Attestation Form are available on the Concordia University web site: 
		<a target="_blank" href="../">quebecresidency.concordia.ca</a><br />
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		<b>If you are deemed a non-Quebec resident you will be required to pay 
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